Criminal
2004, Drama/Crime, 1h 27m
124 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
If you saw Nine Queens, it may feel redundant, but the snappy performances make it fun to watch. Read critic reviews
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Richard Gaddis
Rodrigo
Valerie Gaddis
Michael Gaddis
William Hannigan
Ochoa
Critic Reviews for Criminal
All Critics (124) | Top Critics (42) | Fresh (85) | Rotten (39)
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This con man movie is best for older teens and up.
December 22, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
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April 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
A second-generation photocopy of a David Mamet cryptogram.
May 3, 2005 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
With dashes of black humour and pointed glimpses of the American class system, Criminal is a taut con-versus-con game whose deft artistry isn't fully revealed until the last few minutes.
September 24, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
A kind of who-done-what? puzzle. You'll probably enjoy it much more if you haven't seen the 2002 Argentine film, Nine Queens.
September 24, 2004 | Rating: 2.5/4 -
If subtitles are not your thing and you're in the mood to witness an elegant con job in the classic Mamet mold, then Criminal is the card to play.
September 19, 2004 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Criminal
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Mar 21, 2013I really, really, really think that EVERYONE should see this film. It was one of the most entertaining films I've watched all year. In a world where only morbid/ depressing movies are considered excellent and plot less, big-budget films rule the box-office it is nice to see a smaller budget film that has fun with itself. The cast in this film is superb. Diego Luna especially gives a great performance. He is endearing, lovable, enthusiastic, and intelligent in his portrayal of "Brian." It was nice to see him in this context and I personally believe that he thrived in the part. He is an excellent actor and i have to admit that I am now a fan.I almost always guess the "surprise" ending in movies that claim to have one, but this film still has me wondering how i didn't get it. Do yourself a favor and see this movie!!!!!!!!!! I don't want to tell you the plot because I don't trust myself not to give anything away. If you enjoy caper/mystery/ entertaining movies go see this one. 3/1/2 Stars 3=21=13Bruce B Super Reviewer
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Jan 24, 2012I like con films. I'm a big fan of 'Ocean's Eleven' (the remake), 'Duplicity', 'The Sting' and the TV series 'Hustle' so I was always going to like this one. Of course knowing that it is a con film you are expecting a big twist towards the end but I must admit I didn't quite work this one out. I haven't seen the original ('Nine Queens') but I thought everyone was good in this one and it was an enjoyable 1.5 hours.David S Super Reviewer
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Nov 29, 2011People have said that "Criminal" doesn't compare at all to the film that it's based on, "Nine Queens." For a lot of them, that's their reasoning for giving it a negative review. I say, who cares? What if you haven't seen the original? And since when does the caliber of a remake depend on how alike it is to the original, especially if the original is a foreign film? Appreciate it for what it is.Stephen E Super Reviewer
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Nov 14, 2011I really like Criminal. It's such a fun film, and those are awfully hard to come by nowadays. I honestly don't see why people give independent films such crap. Most of the ones that I've seen have been fairly good, with a couple even being fabulous. Criminal falls roughly in between the two. What I liked the most (besides the wonderful cinematography) was the lead performance from John C. Reilly. What an actor! In my opinion, Reilly is one of the most underrated actors of his time and it's not entirely his fault. This generation of people see him as the "funny guy next to Will Ferrell". Because of this, his talent is grossly overlooked. I, for one, think that he is a fabulous actor and all of his performances have such depth. His performance is the most attractive part about this film. He plays the sleazebag Richard Gaddis, a man who is consumed by insatiable greed. He will do anything to get his hands on money. It's a character that I'm sure a lot of people can relate to. The story unfolds nicely and not as predictably as one might think. There are some clever twists and turns, and while it's not the most original piece of work out there (it was adapted from an earlier French film), it sure manages to entertain. Hell, this one of the best films I've seen a long time. A film that can not only entertain, but make me appreciate the talent involved, is a true treasure, and Criminal is just that.Stephen E Super Reviewer
Criminal Quotes
| Richard Gaddis: | "You have one thing money and practice can't buy. You look like a nice guy." |
| Richard Gaddis: | You have one thing money and practice can't buy. You look like a nice guy. |
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